Frank Lawes (1894 – 1970) was an English banjo composer and performer from Acton, London. He composed a large number of well known banjo pieces which are still part of the standard repertoire and much recorded. He was unusual in playing a plectrum banjo finger style. His second wife Alice played the accordion. He died in , and was buried with his favourite banjo. His son Jim is an amateur harmonia player and his granddaughter is a singer songwriter although her instrument is the guitar. He is the great grandfather of motoring author Jon Lawes.